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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,581.76, 343,033.15 and 151,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,581.76, 343,033.15 and 151,947.41 is: 209,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,581.76 : 343,033.15 = 151,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,581.76/343,033.15 = 151,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,581.76x = 343,033.15 × 151,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,581.76x = 52,122,998,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,122,998,686.64/248,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,681.51

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